Registration Open
Holding Ground: Monthly Trans Masc Support Group
Positive Space’s grounding, affirming, peer-based support group that centers connection, shared experience, and collective care for trans-masc folks.
When and Where:
Runs once per month
Takes place on the second Wednesday of the month, from 6 - 7:30 PM EST
Online via PHIPA-compliant web-based video
For Folks Who Are:
Age 18+ and living in Ontario or Alberta.
This space is for anyone who identifies as trans masculine, including trans men, non-binary, and gender diverse folks who experience their gender as leaning masculine.
In all stages of identity exploration & transition.
Seeking peer support in a non-medicalized, affirming space.
Cost:
Cost is pay-what-you-can, with a suggested investment of $25 per session.
Contributions above or below this amount are welcome; no explanation needed!
Participants will receive a receipt for insurance reimbursement under Sawyer Johnson’s MSW, RSW credentials. Please check with your benefits provider to confirm coverage for Registered Social Work services.
Meet Your Facilitator
Sawyer Johnson [they/he] MSW, RSW
“I come to this work as a queer, trans masc, non-binary person, and I bring that lived experience into every session, offering a space where authenticity, exploration, and self-acceptance can take root. I use anti-oppressive theory in all aspects of my practice.”
Sawyer is part of Positive Space’s team! We are a Queer Mental Health Therapy practice supporting folks in Ontario and Alberta. To register for one-on-one or relationship therapy, see here.
Registration & Intake Process
Limited spaces are available for Holding Ground. Our intake process helps folks understand if this group is the right fit for them, get to know Sawyer before their first session, and learn more about how the sessions will be structured.
1. Reread Criteria
Re-read the criteria to make sure that this is the right peer support group for you:
I am age 18+
I live in Ontario or Alberta
I identify as, or am exploring my identity as, a trans masculine, trans masc, or masc-identifying nonbinary person
I am seeking peer support in a non-medicalized, affirming space
I am available on either the second or third Wednesday of most months from 6 - 7:30 PM EST, to join the online group
2. Complete Intake Form
Complete the intake form on Google Forms.
3. Email to Book Intake Call
You will receive a follow-up email from our facilitator, Sawyer, to schedule an intake call.
4. Intake Call
The Intake Call is between 15 and 20 minutes and takes place over the phone or Google Meet.
During this time, you will meet Sawyer and they will:
Share more about the structure and intentions of the group
Review what the group can and cannot offer
Talk about what you’re hoping for from a trans masc support space
Discuss accessibility needs and support preferences
Answer any questions you may have before deciding whether to join
5. Email with Next Steps
After the intake call, you will receive a follow-up email confirming next steps. This may include:
Confirmation of a spot in the group
Placement on a waitlist
Or a recommendation for other supports if the group isn’t the right fit at this time
6. Sessions Begin
If you are confirmed for a spot in the group, you will be invited to join your first session.
Questions?
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to our team with any questions about Holding Ground and Positive Space’s queer therapy offerings.